Two very small holes on lower unit

[sethl23]

What are these holes that leak lower unit gear oil,and what do I plug them with? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm new to working on outboards. '68 Chrysler 55hp

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Need WAY more info other than leaking holes.
Pics of the leak and serial# and model# helps too.

 

[sethl23]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Model: 5551
Serial: 3088
Two holes just above where the two halfs conect on lower unit.

They are horizontal to eachother.

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[sethl23]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Sorry, just realized how little info I put in the first post. Hope the pictures help..thanks!

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Those are weep holes meant to be there. The leakage is probably unburned fuel/oil mix. Thats normal. Smell the stuff. You'll know its gear oil right away if it is.

 

[sethl23]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Thanks. It's gear oil...however, I took the lower unit apart and it is trashed!! So going to look for a lower unit. Any good ideas as to where to find one a good price?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Two very small holes on lower unit

Valley 989 366-8178
valleysales@charter.net
This guy has a lot of older stuff.